Barbershops have shown themselves to be more than just a place to get a haircut in Black communities. Michael Stephens has seen how the barbering industry has changed through the years since his start ...

“Barber Shop Chronicles” takes place in a series of barbershops, where men of African heritage gather for fellowship along with a trim in African countries still traumatized by colonialism or in ...

Ray Connor traces his ambition to be a barber back to when he was a kid in Detroit. Growing up, he was abused. He watched his mother battle drug and alcohol addictions. He often went to bed hungry.

Halfway through my first self-administered haircut during quarantine, I realized it would be, charitably described, uneven. I don’t possess the skills, patience or proper tools to give myself a decent ...

Hair is power. Whether you’re early in your gender journey or years into your transition, getting a haircut that affirms your identity can make all the difference. But finding a cut that feels both ...

The play enthusiastically shows barbershops across Africa as dynamic spaces uniquely designed for black men to try make sense of their world, with barbers going beyond crafting eye-catching crispy ...

Gentlemen, it’s time to step away from your clippers and that two-year-old buzz cut you’ve been under the guise of pulling off. What are the best men’s haircuts? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re ...